How Can I Help You?
Congratulations! You have done something that many of us wouldn’t even dare to do. You’ve written a book. You poured your soul into hundreds of pages!
Now, comes the hard part.
Entrusting your manuscript into the hands of an editor/proofreader to help you elevate it, to bring out its full potential, and to enable you to publish it confidently!
Copy Editing
- Correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation, and syntax errors
- Removing wordiness, repetition, or ambiguities to improve clarity
- Ensuring proper usage of capitalisation, numbers, and dates
- Identifying and fixing formatting issues or irregularities
- Maintaining clarity and consistency in your writing while preserving your unique style
- Utilising a consistent English language dialect, either UK or US English
- Following your chosen style guide and instructions
$0.02 (USD) per word
Payment plan available
Proofreading
- Correcting grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors
- Ensuring consistency in formatting and style
- Verifying accuracy of facts and references
- Improving clarity and coherence of writing
- Reviewing for overall readability and flow
- Providing suggestions for improvements without altering the author’s voice
- Offering a fresh perspective on the text to catch overlooked mistakes
$0.01 (USD) per word
Payment plan available
Project-based Packages
- Blogs
- Newsletters
- Short stories
- Emails
- Marketing material
- Query letters
- Essays
Factors I’ll need to consider to provide you with a transparent quote include whether the work is non-fiction or fiction, the word count, and the deadline for completion.
What you get
A style sheet with all the relevant information and crucial when you intend to write a series.
A few regular check-ins to give you peace of mind about where I am in the editing process.
A thoroughly edited clean copy version with comments only showing and a track changes version with all the changes and comments showing.
A free revision after you have had time to accept all the changes and if there are any significant changes you want me to look over them again.
How it works
A free 30-minute discovery call where you get to meet me and for us to discuss your project.
A free 1,000-word sample edit so that you can see what I can do and so that I can get a feel for your writing style and voice.
A transparent quote, a Letter of Agreement for you to sign and a request for the project deposit to be paid before I can start working on your project.
A guarantee that I value your privacy and assurance that your work is in safe hands with Southern Edit, and I will keep it confidential.
I’m currently available and accepting new projects. I have open slots for the upcoming months, so secure your spot now!